In My Mind |
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Studio album by BJ the Chicago Kid |
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Released |
February 19, 2016 |
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Recorded |
2015 at 17 Hertz Studio in North Hollywood, CA |
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Genre |
R&B |
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Length |
62:16 |
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Label |
Motown |
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Producer |
Ethiopia Habtemariam (exec.), BJ the Chicago Kid, Mike & Keys, DJ Khalil, Cornelio "Corn" Austin, Sean Cooper, DJ Reflex, Matthew Edwards, District 9, Aaron Renner, Jarius Mozee, Joe Syring, Lamar Edwards, Da Internz, Aaron Michael Cox, David Haddon |
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BJ the Chicago Kid chronology |
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Pineapple Now-Laters (2012)Pineapple Now-Laters2012 |
In My Mind (2016) |
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Singles from In My Mind |
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- "Church"
Released: August 21, 2015
- "The Resume"
Released: December 4, 2015
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In My Mind is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter BJ the Chicago Kid. The album, which serves as his major label debut, was released by Motown, on February 19, 2016.[1][2] In My Mind received a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.[3]
Critical reception
Upon its release, In My Mind received critical acclaim from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 84 based on 7 reviews, which indicates "universal acclaim".[4] In a glowing review for Exclaim!, Michael J. Warren called In My Mind "the most earnest soul album in years," saying that the record is "the proof that his ascension is hardly luck, but rather the result of a 15-year grind and a tremendous work ethic."[10]
Track listing
- Credits adapted from liner notes.[11]
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1. | "Intro (Inside My Mind)" | | BJ the Chicago Kid | 0:41 |
2. | "Man Down" (featuring Buddy and Constantine) | | | 3:29 |
3. | "Church" (featuring Chance the Rapper and Buddy) | - B. Sledge
- Cox, Jr.
- Groover
- Simms
- Morton, Jr.
- Chancelor Bennett
- DeMario Bridges
| | 4:47 |
4. | "Love Inside" (featuring Isabella) | - B. Sledge
- A. Sledge
- Isabelle Chiappini
- Cornelio Austin
| Corelio "Corn" Austin | 3:47 |
5. | "The Resume" (featuring Big K.R.I.T.) | - B. Sledge
- Sean Cooper
- Marcus Kincy
- Justin Scott
| Sean Cooper | 6:03 |
6. | "Shine" | - B. Sledge
- A. Sledge
- Anthony Jaramillo
- Matthew Edwards
| | 3:19 |
7. | "Wait Til the Morning" (featuring Isa) | - B. Sledge
- A. Sledge
- Demario Bridges
- Michael Barney
- Aaron Bennett
- Aaron Renner
- Richard Shelton
- Loren Hill
| | 4:54 |
8. | "Heart Crush" | | Jarius Mozee | 4:38 |
9. | "Jeremiah/World Needs More Love" (featuring Eric Ingram) | - Eric Ingram
- B. Sledge
- Mozee
- Richard Sledge
| Jarius Mozee | 5:41 |
10. | "The New Cupid" (featuring Kendrick Lamar) | | - BJ the Chicago Kid
- Joe Syring
| 5:21 |
11. | "Woman's World" | | Cornelio "Corn" Austin | 3:35 |
12. | "Crazy" | - B. Sledge
- Cox, Jr.
- Groover
- Chris Goodman
| Mike & Keys | 4:02 |
13. | "Home" | | Lamar Edwards | 3:29 |
14. | "Falling On My Face" | - B. Sledge
- A. Sledge
- Ernest Clark
- Marcos Palacios
- Aaron Cox
- Harold Lilly
| - Da Internz
- Aaron Michael Cox
| 4:01 |
15. | "Turnin' Me Up" | - B. Sledge
- Mozee
- David Haddon
- A. Sledge
| Jarius Mozee, David Haddon | 4:29 |
Total length: | 62:16 |
References
- ↑ "In My Mind by BJ the Chicago Kid on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2016-02-13.
- ↑ "BJ the Chicago Kid Announces Debut In My Mind Ft. Kendrick and Chance, Shares "Love Inside" Video". Pitchfork. 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2016-02-13.
- ↑ Unterberger, Andrew (6 December 2016). "Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
- 1 2 "Reviews for In My Mind by BJ the Chicago Kid". Metacritic. 2016-02-19. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ↑ Andy Kellman (2016-02-19). "In My Mind - BJ the Chicago Kid | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ↑ Madden, Michael (2016-02-16). "BJ the Chicago Kid – In My Mind". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ↑ Warren, Michael J. (2016-02-22). "BJ the Chicago Kid In My Mind". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ↑ Clark, Trent (2016-02-24). "BJ The Chicago In My Mind Review". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
- ↑ "BJ the Chicago Kid: In My Mind". Pitchfork. 2016-02-25. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
- ↑ Warren, Michael J. (February 22, 2016). "BJ the Chicago Kid - In My Mind". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ↑ BJ The Chicago Kid - In My Mind (CD liner notes). Motown Records. B002406602
- ↑ "BJ the Chicago Kid Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ "BJ the Chicago Kid Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2016.